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Woodlore Tracking Course 2012

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Tracking & Nature Awareness

Tracking is undoubtedly one of the most difficult skills of bushcraft but ultimately one of the most important and rewarding.

Tracking is used by native peoples around the world, being an integral part of the bushcraft skills which have allowed them and their way of life to survive to this day. Tracking is also important for its use in conservation, wildlife monitoring, countering poachers and search and rescue.

Tracking requires us to make the most of our senses. The Woodlore Tracking course has evolved over many years and we begin by examining each of our senses in turn to better understand their capabilities as well as their limitations. Through various interesting and fun exercises we then focus on sharpening our senses so that we can get the most out of them, thus noticing more about our surroundings. The more closely we can study the natural environment, and the more familiar we become with it, the better we will be able to discover the often subtle signs left by passing animals.

If we are to observe the animals in their natural environment, rather than just recognising their tracks and sign, we also need to see while remaining unseen. On the Woodlore Tracking course you will learn methods of getting close to animals while remaining undetected. You will have the chance to put into practice what you have learnt while out in the evening looking for animals that we share this stunning location with.

Successful tracking requires concentration, focus and a certain amount of determination. Many beginners find tracking tiring, even frustrating. This is normal. Perseverance with the skill, however, will help you to develop powerful observational and deductive abilities, allowing you to see the natural world, even places you are familiar with, in a new light. You will literally see more! This in turn illuminates your other bushcraft skills, whether you are looking for edible plants, finding tinder or positioning a snare.

his course starts at 17:30 on Sunday and will finish at 16:00 on Saturday.

Catering
This course is self-catering, so please bring enough food for the duration of the course and a stove to cook it on. Many clients have found in the past, bringing a cool box is useful to keep all of your food inside.
We provide a kettle, tea, coffee, squash and biscuits in a brew box at the main camp fire of the course, under a large parachute. We also have fresh drinking water and a fruit bowl available.

Course Site
The Woodlore Tracking course will take place at an expedition style camp in East Sussex, close to Tunbridge Wells. The camp is situated in beautiful private woodland with no public access with lots of wildlife including deer, owls, badgers, fox and butterflies. We do not have shower/toilet blocks at our sites, therefore all aspects of the course will have a fantastic wilderness feel, using a screened camp shower and a screened latrine in the woods.

We have a car park at the course site where you your car will be kept during the course (if you bring one).

Other Details
Joining instructions will be sent to participants of the course 9 weeks before it is due to start, giving details of where to meet, at what time, and what to bring with you. A copy of the kit list can also be found here

We invite you to have a look at a selection of course photos taken by staff and students in our photo gallery here

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1 Course Review (average rating: 100%)

This course is a must for anyone with an interest in real tracking techniques a solid foundation on which to build. The course exceeded my expectations and throughout the week my confidence really grew. You will not come away an expert (continued...)
Reviewed by attendee Simon Underwood on 08 April, 2012

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